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Struggling Flyers Face Off Against Blues in Thursday Night Matchup at Wells Fargo Center

On Thursday at 7:00 p.m. EST, the Wells Fargo Center will host a matchup between two struggling teams, the Philadelphia Flyers and the St. Louis Blues. The Flyers, currently ranked 7th in the Metro division, have only managed to win one game out of their last ten. On the other hand, the Blues, sitting at 5th in the Central division, have dropped their last two games. Despite their recent struggles, the Flyers are favored with a -135 money line, while the total goals for the game is set at an even six. Philadelphia opened as the betting favorite at -130, with the current line at Philadelphia -133.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blues +116 | Flyers -133
• Spread: Blues +1.5 (-216) | Flyers -1.5 (+185)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 57%.

St. Louis vs Philadelphia Stats

St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues suffered a heavy defeat in their recent game against the Ottawa Senators, with a final score of 8-1. Dylan Holloway scored the only goal for the Blues, assisted by Philip Broberg and Alexandre Texier. Texier led the team with four shots on goal, while goaltenders Joel Hofer and Jordan Binnington split time in the net.

Jordan Kyrou leads the team in points (9), while Jake Neighbours and Holloway are tied for most goals (4 each). Kyrou also has the most assists (7), with Brayden Schenn leading in penalty minutes (8). Pavel Buchnevich has the highest +/- rating (+4) among forwards, and Robert Thomas has the most average ice time per game (20:32).

The Blues rank 27th in goals/game (2.7) and 22nd in shots/game (27.8). They win 49.6% of face-offs, ranking 16th in the league. Their power play ranks 21st, with a 16.7% success rate, while their penalty kill is 29th at 70.4%. Binnington has a 3.12 GAA and 89.5% save percentage, while Hofer has a 3.39 GAA and 90.3% save percentage.

Broberg leads defenders in points (8), including six assists, and is the only defender with multiple goals. Faulk leads in ice time per game (23:40) and Parayko leads in shots among defensemen (20). Faulk is the only player with multiple power play assists.

In terms of power rankings, the Blues are ranked 23rd, with an offensive ranking of 25, defensive ranking of 7, and a 5-5 record for the season.

Philadelphia Flyers Analysis

The Philadelphia Flyers scored a surprising shutout win over the Bruins in their latest game, with Joel Farabee and Tyson Foerster each contributing a goal. Samuel Ersson had an outstanding performance in goal, stopping all 25 attempts. Travis Konecny continues to lead the team in goals and assists, while Sean Couturier and Ryan Poehling have positive +/- ratings. The Flyers rank 8th in face-off win percentage and 13th in power play success rate. Defensively, they are 4th in penalty kill percentage but struggle in goals against. Ersson has been a standout in goal with a 3.00 GAA. The team has a power ranking of 31, ranking #22 in offense and #32 in defense, with a record of 3-6-1.

Expert prediction favors St. Louis Blues over struggling Philadelphia Flyers in upcoming matchup

In evaluating the recent performances of both the Philadelphia Flyers and the St. Louis Blues, it appears that Philadelphia's win may have been an aberration given their previous struggles. St. Louis, on the other hand, despite facing challenges in their recent games, has shown resilience and potential for improvement. Considering St. Louis' ability to perform well on the road, with a 3-3 record in away games, and the absence of key players like Thomas, Krug, and Kapanen from the Flyers lineup, I am inclined to predict a favorable outcome for the Blues. Therefore, my professional recommendation for the Blues vs. Flyers matchup is to place your bet on St. Louis to win on the money line.

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